OnePlus 13T 5G : OnePlus 13T 5G crashed the compact flagship party in April 2025, squeezing a monstrous 6260mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite into a pocketable 6.32-inch body that punches way above its rumored ₹39,990-₹52,000 India price tag.
Launched first in China at CNY 3,399 (about ₹38,500) for the base, it eyes global rollout with India teased for May, blending iPhone-mini vibes with OxygenOS flair amid Samsung and Vivo rivals. Pre-orders flew off shelves, fueled by 80W charging and dual 50MP cams that thrill gamers and snappers alike.
China Launch Sets the Price Benchmark
OnePlus unveiled the 13T on April 24 in China, shipping April 30 with three colors—Cloud Ink Black, Morning Mist Gray, Powder Pink—starting at CNY 3,399 (~₹38,564/$466) for 12GB/256GB.
Top 16GB/1TB hits CNY 4,499 (~₹52,000), undercutting full OnePlus 13 while matching its chipset muscle. No card slot, but UFS 4.0 storage flies through apps.
Indian whispers peg base at ₹39,990-₹49,999, with bank discounts like ICICI’s ₹4,250 off mirroring Diwali deals on siblings. Bajaj Finserv EMIs sweeten it further for budget hunters.
Compact Design Packs Premium Punch
At 150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2mm and 185g, the aluminum-framed slab slips into palms with IP65 splash resistance and Crystal Shield Glass shielding the LTPO AMOLED.
Nano-SIM dual + eSIM handles 5G bands galore, including India’s sub-6GHz for Jio/Airtel bliss. IR blaster and NFC add utility, stereo speakers pump Hi-Res audio sans jack. Pink variant steals hearts for Gen-Z, matte backs dodge fingerprints like a pro.
Display and Performance Firepower
6.32-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED dazzles at 1216×2640, 120Hz refresh, 1600 nits HBM, Dolby Vision, and 2160Hz PWM for eye-safe gaming marathons.
Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) with Adreno 830 crushes AnTuTu over 3 million, cooled by Glacier VC for Genshin at 120fps. Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM multitasks 50+ apps, Wi-Fi 7 and 11 antennas ensure lag-free streams. OxygenOS 15 (global) or ColorOS 15 packs AI Flash tools, Silent Start for games.
Camera Duo Delivers Big
Dual 50MP rear—IMX906 wide (f/1.8, OIS) + tele (f/2.0, 2x zoom)—nails 4K@60fps Dolby Vision HDR with color spectrum sensor. 16MP front pops selfies in 1080p. Panorama and gyro-EIS shine for vloggers, Hasselblad-like tones sans the badge.
Battery Beast in Tiny Frame
6260mAh Si/C cell lasts 2 days mixed, topped by 80W wired (full in 30 mins), 33W PPS, 18W PD/QC, and 5W reverse. No wireless, but endurance trumps flagships.
Price Variant Breakdown
Variant | China Price (CNY/₹ equiv) | India Est. (₹) |
12GB/256GB | 3,399 / ₹38,500 | 39,990 |
16GB/256GB | ~3,800 / ₹43,000 | 44,999 |
12GB/512GB | 3,999 / ₹45,200 | 47,999 |
16GB/512GB | 4,299 / ₹48,600 | 49,999 |
16GB/1TB | 4,499 / ₹52,000 | 52,999 |
Deals shave ₹4-8k.
Rivals in the Compact Clash
Phone | Price (₹) | Battery/Chg | Chipset | Display |
OnePlus 13T | 39,990 | 6260/80W | SD 8 Elite | 6.32″ 120Hz LTPO |
iPhone 16 | 79,900 | 3561/25W | A18 | 6.1″ 120Hz OLED |
Galaxy S25 | 70,000 | 4000/45W | SD 8 Elite | 6.2″ 120Hz AMOLED |
Vivo T4 Pro | 35,000 | 6000/80W | Dimensity 9300 | 6.44″ 120Hz |
Nothing Phone 3 | 45,000 | 5000/50W | SD 8s Gen 3 | 6.67″ 120Hz |
13T wins stamina.
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